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1:30am EDT

OPTION 2: Benchmarks Tracker Set-up - Year Round Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road Room 110

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Hamlin Road Room 110

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road Room 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on setting up trackers in Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road Room 110

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/grhkw

8:15am EDT

2026-27 Day 1 SWA Nut & Bolts | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Wellness and Advocacy; Student Support Services | Other... Old Northern HS

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:15am - 4:00pm EDT

Other... Old Northern HS

Presenters: Tomeka Ward Satterfield | [email protected] | DSSS; Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | DSSS; Cherice Artis | [email protected] | DSSS; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | DSSS; Kafi Hill | [email protected] | DSSS; Ebony Ross | [email protected] | DSSS; Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | DSSS
Location: Other... Old Northern HS
Description: Understand our 2026-27 Big Rocks and implementation expectations. Strengthen knowledge of safety assessment procedures. Learn how ECHO supports student mental health needs. Identify key updates, annual expectations, and implementation steps necessary for a strong start to the 2026–27 school year.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Data Analysis, Leadership, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:15am - 4:00pm EDT
Other... Old Northern HS

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

8:30am EDT

Restorative Practices Administrator Refresher | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center m8

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center m8
Description: This session will be delivered by Peaceful Schools NC for school administrators to help school based administrators understand the essential aspects of a Restorative school culture.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

8:30am EDT

Restorative Practices Coordinator 2026-2027 Kick Off | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School TBD
Description: This session will reorient RPCs with the DPS expectations for implementation of a Restorative Practices framework.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Coordinators

Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

9:00am EDT

Student Safety Assessment Refresher | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Wellness and Advocacy; Student Support Services | Other... Old Northern HS

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Other... Old Northern HS

Presenters: Tomeka Ward Satterfield | [email protected] | Director
Location: Other... Old Northern HS
Description: Review student safety (suicide ) assessment protocols and prevention strategies
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, School Counselors

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Other... Old Northern HS

9:00am EDT

Option 2: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Easley Elementary School; Eastway Elementary School; Holt Elementary School; Hope Valley Elementary School; Oak Grove Elementary School; Pearsontown Elem

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Hamlin Road 110

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/hZRdp

10:15am EDT

Year Round Preschool Kickoff | Facilitated by Early Education | Early Education; Exceptional Children | Oak Grove Elementary School

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School

Presenters: Karen Thompson | [email protected] | OEE Director; April Cheek | [email protected] | EC Pre-K Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC PK Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC PK Facilitator; Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Shewahn Lee | [email protected] | Transition to K Facilitator; Lamisa Cameron | [email protected] | Universal Programming Facilitator
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School
Description: Preschool teachers and the OEE leadership team will review and discuss the OEE department goals for the year, the first 10-days checklist, preschool updates, health and safety requirements, and state DCDEE licensure rules, PLC, curriculum, and EC non-negotiables for the 2026-2027 school year. Preschool teachers will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions so they are prepared for their students and families to begin the school year.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Exceptional Children, Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School

Mathematics, Pre-K | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K | ELA , Pre-K | Healthful Living, Pre-K

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/UAZRt
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10:45am EDT

KO26 YR Arts Content PLC | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Art Room

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Art Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Director of Arts Ed
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Art Room
Description: Year Round district Kick Off, ALL ARTS session for Arts Teachers only.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Budgeting, Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Infinite Campus, Purchasing, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Equity, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Art Room

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

10:45am EDT

KO26 CONTENT Session YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... Year Round Schools

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT

Other... Year Round Schools

Presenters: various | [email protected] | Specialists and Directors
Location: Other... Year Round Schools
Description: Instructional Staff will gather in content specific groups to receive curriculum updates, consider priority standards and plan for the first unit of instruction
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Other... Year Round Schools

10:45am EDT

K026 SOLER Social Skills Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD
Description: This session introduces participants to SOLER (Social Learning and Emotional Regulation), STAR Autism Support's evidence-based social-emotional learning model designed to support students with social and behavioral challenges. Participants will explore instructional tools and interactive lessons that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, perspective-taking, empathy, and healthy relationship skills through engaging videos, print resources, and real-life scenarios. The session will highlight practical strategies for implementing SOLER to strengthen students' social-emotional competencies across school settings.
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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10:45am EDT

K026 SOLER Social Skills Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 3:15pm EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 3:15pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

11:00am EDT

KO26 ESL Teacher Year-Round Kickoff | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Staff Development Center M9

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 3:15pm EDT

Staff Development Center M9

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Elementary; Courtney Chavez | [email protected] | ESL Coordinator
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: ESL teachers at year-round schools will reconnect to review data, design schedules, and plan instruction. Teachers will also receive updates on testing accommodations, ML plans, and initial testing schedules.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00am - 3:15pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:35pm EDT

KO26 Ready, Set, Build! Building the Field with Algebra Tiles in 6-12 Mathematics | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Rogers-Herr Middle School

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:35pm - 3:15pm EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School
Description: Get ready to build, explore, and play with algebra! In this hands-on session, you'll refresh your skills with Algebra Tiles and discover engaging ways to use them during the Building the Knowledge phase of explicit teaching. Come ready to think, create, and remember—math is more fun when you can build it! You will also earn an NCCAT micro-badge.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:35pm - 3:15pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26_Launching Learning with Purpose: Building the Field | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | TLC
Location:
Description: In this session teachers will explore, learn, understand and experience the first stage of Explicit Teaching, Building the Field. They will identify, plan and reflect on strategies, effective implementation, and practice to effectively start the school year with strong instruction for their scholars.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

mCLASS: Assessment administration | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Library

FULL

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Pearsontown Elementary School Library

Limited Capacity full

Presenters: Leeya Winstead | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Sparkle | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Library
Description: Training & professional development in mCLASS DIBELS, Maze, and screening measures. Analyzing data from student reports and classroom summaries.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Pearsontown Elementary School Library

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis

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1:45pm EDT

KO26 The Carolina Theatre - Your Ticket to Arts Exposure | Facilitated by Arts Education | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/r0bHh

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Director of Arts Ed
Location: https://t.ly/r0bHh
Description: If you are already familiar with the Arts Discovery Educational Series at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, come check out this season's exciting lineup of field trips, aligned to support all grades and many areas of curriculum. If you don't know about this gem, come to this session to learn about this FREE field trip opportunity to the historic theater, a destination in itself! Laurie Siegel, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement and a former DPS teacher, will share the ins and outs of advocating for your students' arts exposure experiences and walk you through how to sign up. The best part? The tickets are FREE for DPS students.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Online

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/r0bHh

1:45pm EDT

KO26 YR Lesson Plans with Standards | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Director of Arts Ed
Location:
Description: Arts Education lesson plans with standards alignment. ONLINE link sent directly to Arts Teachers.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Infinite Campus, Instructional Assistants, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Online

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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1:45pm EDT

KO26: Working small groups in a secondary classroom | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | Open District-Wide | The School for Creative Studies Room 116

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

The School for Creative Studies Room 116

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Jenkins | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: The School for Creative Studies Room 116
Description: Teachers will learn a practical framework for planning and implementing effective small-group instruction in secondary classrooms. Participants will unpack standards, identify learning targets, use assessment data to determine flexible groups, and explore structures that make small-group instruction manageable in middle and high school settings. Teachers will leave with a ready-to-use planning template and strategies they can implement immediately.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
The School for Creative Studies Room 116

1:45pm EDT

KO26-Artificial intelligence (AI) Best Practices | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Eastway Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Eastway Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Ron Wahlen | [email protected] | Director of Digital Teaching and Learning; Kim Gugino | [email protected] | Media Lead and Media Coordinator
Location: Eastway Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will explore district guidelines for staff, students, and families; examine leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, etc., and learn how AI can support productivity, communication, instructional planning, and personalized learning.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Media Coordinators, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Eastway Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership

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1:45pm EDT

KO26 StudySync - Extended Writing Project | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Rogers-Herr Middle School; The School for Creative Studies | Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD
Description: Participants will learn how to plan for and utilize StudySync components of the Extended Writing Project as they design their quarterly instructional planning.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26-Teaching the UFLI Way: Strategies for Effective Implementation | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will gain a deep understanding of each UFLI step, how to teach it, and how each step positively impacts foundational reading skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Explicitly Teaching Metacognitive Reading Comprehension Strategies | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Maekrisha Jones | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This interactive professional learning session equips educators with practical, research-based strategies for explicitly teaching students how to think about their thinking before, during, and after reading. Participants will explore how metacognitive instruction improves comprehension by helping students monitor their understanding, recognize when meaning breaks down, and apply appropriate fix-up strategies. Participants will also examine how explicit metacognitive instruction supports all learners, Participants will also examine how explicit metacognitive instruction supports all learners.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Exit Tickets with Eureka Squared | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Easley Elementary School; Pearsontown Elementary School; W.G. Pearson Elementary School; Eastway Elementary School; Holt Elementary School; Hope Valley Elementary School;

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Sequeria Lawler | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School TBD
Description: Participants will strengthen their understanding of how to effectively use exit tickets within the Eureka Math² curriculum to monitor student understanding and inform instructional decisions. The session will focus on analyzing exit ticket data, identifying patterns in student learning, and using evidence from daily formative assessments to plan responsive instruction, intervention, and enrichment. Through collaborative discussion and practical application, participants will develop strategies for using exit tickets to support high-quality implementation of Eureka Math² and improve student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Leads, Facilitators, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26-Targeted Elementary Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Classified | Hope Valley Elementary School C-9

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Hope Valley Elementary School C-9

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School C-9
Description: This professional learning series is designed to equip elementary instructional assistants (IAs) with the foundational tools and management strategies needed to lead high-impact small group instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School C-9

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:45pm EDT

KO26_DOK Increasing Task Rigor | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Learn how to use Depth of Knowledge (DOK) to increase the rigor of classroom instruction. Participants will explore the four DOK levels, practice developing higher-level questions and tasks, and leave with strategies to promote deeper student thinking and learning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 K-5 Science | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | W.G. Pearson Elementary School

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School
Description: Introduction to K-5 Science curriculum resources and updates for this school year. Time for exploration of resources with support of content specialist.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Outdoor Learning, Beginning Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School

Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Infinite Campus Overview | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Director
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School TBD
Description: Learn to use DPS's Student information System, Infinite Campus.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Panorama Overview | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Nelson Surles | [email protected] | Director
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School TBD
Description: Learn to use DPS's data dashboard, Panorama.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School TBD

1:45pm EDT

KO26 DOK Pump Up Your Questions | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Open District-Wide | Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD
Description: To scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard, examine examples of questions at various DOK levels and develop question strands of varying DOK levels.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Eastway Elementary School TBD

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Eastway Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jenny Keegan | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Eastway Elementary School TBD
Description: Discover how to use the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework to "pump up" your classroom questions and increase student thinking, engagement, and academic rigor. Through interactive activities and practical examples, you'll leave with ready-to-use strategies for crafting standards-aligned questions that promote deeper learning in every elementary classroom.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Eastway Elementary School TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Open District-Wide | Rogers-Herr Middle School 234

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School 234

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Rebecca Stone | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School 234
Description: Identify key differences between the Joint Construction and Supported Practice components of Explicit Teaching Incorporate Joint Construction and Supported Practice components of Explicit Teaching into a lesson plan
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School 234

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

1:45pm EDT

KO26 Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Easley Elementary School Media Center

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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

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Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will grow their understanding of the second component of the explicit teaching model: Model and Deconstruct. We will familiarize ourselves with the 6 step ET process, then focus on how clear modeling creates a more equitable learning experience for students.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

1:45pm EDT

YR School Counselors Kick Off-Building Pathways: Turning Big Rocks into Action | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Cherice Artis | [email protected] | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator
Location:
Description: This interactive session will prepare school counselors to launch a comprehensive, ASCA-aligned school counseling program for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will review district priorities and counseling expectations, explore required program management tools, and develop action steps for implementing the DPS Big Rocks. Counselors will begin planning key components of their program, including data priorities, Achievement Gap Plans, Student Standards Delivery Plans, use-of-time management, and preparation for their Annual Administrative Conference. Through reflection, collaboration, and planning activities, counselors will leave with a clear blueprint for a successful start to the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: School Counselors

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), School Counselors

1:45pm EDT

SSW 2026 Welcome Back Day 1 (Year-Round) | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Other... Old Northern

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

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Presenters: Kafi Hill | [email protected] | Lead School Social Worker; Tomeka Ward-Satterfiel | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness & Advocacy
Location: Other... Old Northern
Description: This session will support school social workers in strengthening comprehensive school social work programs that are aligned with the National School Social Work Practice Model, MTSS, and district priorities. Participants will explore evidence-informed, data-driven practices that address barriers to learning, improve access to supports, and enhance student outcomes. Through reflection, collaboration, and planning, school social workers will identify strategies to measure and demonstrate their impact on attendance, engagement, well-being, and academic success.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
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